• Mou Mou
• 01 May, 2025

Jordan’s State Security Court has sentenced four individuals to 20 years in prison for plotting attacks linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, a group banned across the kingdom on April 23rd, 2025. The verdict, announced on April 30th, 2025 follows the arrest of 16 suspects accused of manufacturing explosives and drones to destabilise Jordan. With Jordanian police raiding the Islamic Action Front office in Amman, this case marks a pivotal moment in Jordan’s fight against terrorism.

Details & Context

On April 30th, 2025 Jordan’s State Security Court convicted four of 16 defendants, sentencing them to 20 years in prison with unspecified fines for possessing explosives, weapons and ammunition intended to disrupt public order. The charges, under Jordan’s Anti-Terrorism Law, stem from a foiled plot uncovered by the General Intelligence Directorate on April 15th, 2025 involving rockets, drones and training operations. State TV aired confessions from three suspects claiming ties to the Muslim Brotherhood, though the group denied involvement, asserting the individuals acted independently.

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The Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational Islamist movement founded in Egypt in 1928 was outlawed in Jordan on April 23rd, 2025 after decades of uneasy tolerance. Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya announced the ban, citing the group’s role in “undermining stability” through covert weapon stockpiling. Jordanian police raided the Islamic Action Front (IAF) headquarters in Amman, the Brotherhood’s political arm, seizing documents and computers. The IAF, which won 31 of 138 parliamentary seats in 2024, faces an uncertain future as the ban’s scope remains unclear.

X posts reflect heightened tensions, with #JordanMuslimBrotherhood trending as users debate the ban’s implications. Some, like @sentdefender, praise Jordan’s decisive action, while others question the crackdown’s impact on political freedoms. Web sources including Reuters and The New Arab, note Jordan’s escalating measures against the Brotherhood since the 2020 court dissolution, driven by fears of regional instability post the Hamas-led October 2023 attack.

Quotes

·      Mazen Al-Faraya, Interior Minister (via Reuters): “Members of the Muslim Brotherhood operate in the shadows, engaging in activities that undermine stability and security.”

·      Wael Saqqa, IAF Secretary-General (via Euronews): “The Islamic Action Front has no ties to any organization and complies fully with Jordanian law.”

·      Mohammad Abu Rumman, Islamist Expert (via The New Arab): “The state concluded the Brotherhood harboured intentions of a soft coup, escalating tensions since the Arab Spring.”

·      X User (@Osint613): “Jordan’s ban on Muslim Brotherhood is a bold move to secure the kingdom after uncovering a terror network. #JordanMuslimBrotherhood”

Additional Information

The Muslim Brotherhood has been a significant force in Jordan since the 1940s, historically operating legally and holding parliamentary seats through the Islamic Action Front. Despite renouncing violence decades ago, the group faced increasing scrutiny after opposing Jordan’s 1994 peace treaty with Israel and supporting Palestinian causes during the Gaza war. The April 2025 arrests revealed a cell in Zarqa City with missile and drone manufacturing facilities, prompting the government to act swiftly.

Jordanian police actions included sealing Brotherhood offices and raiding IAF headquarters, as reported by Al-Mamlaka TV. The government also banned media engagement with the group, with the Jordan Media Commission warning against sharing Brotherhood-related content under the Cyber Crime Law. International rights groups, cited by Al-Monitor, criticise Jordan’s crackdown as part of a broader repression of dissent, alleging vague laws target political opponents.

On X, #AmmanSecurity and #IslamicActionFront trend alongside debates about Jordan’s stability. Posts like @visegrad24’s call for Western bans on the Brotherhood reflect global interest while others highlight Jordan’s delicate balance as a Western ally. The ban aligns with regional trends, as Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have also outlawed the Brotherhood, though Jordan avoided labelling it a terrorist group.

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Impact Analysis

The Jordan Muslim Brotherhood ban and recent convictions have far-reaching effects,

·      Political Landscape: The ban threatens the Islamic Action Front’s 31 parliamentary seats, potentially reshaping Jordan’s opposition.

·      National Security: The foiled plot and convictions bolster Jordan’s image as a stable Western ally, but risk alienating conservative voters.

·      Social Media Buzz: #JordanMuslimBrotherhood has 30K+ posts on X with raid visuals and confessions driving engagement.

·      Regional Tensions: The crackdown reflects fears of Hamas-Brotherhood links post-2023 Gaza war, as noted by The New York Times.

·      Civil Liberties: Rights groups warn of stifled dissent, with the Cyber Crime Law curbing free speech, per The Guardian.

Jordan’s State Security Court sentencing four individuals to 20 years in a Muslim Brotherhood-linked terror plot underscores Amman’s aggressive stance against perceived threats. The ban on the Brotherhood and raids on the Islamic Action Front office signal a turning point but questions linger about political freedoms and the IAF’s future. As Jordan navigates this high-stakes crackdown, the world watches closely. Stay updated on this unfolding story.

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